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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in learning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning organizations are dealing with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Rutgers University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education ventures. People want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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